Staff Accountant

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Job Title:                                        Staff Accountant 

FLSA Status:                                 Exempt

Department:                                Accounting

Reports to:                                   Accounting Leader

Location:                                       Proctor – 166

Who are we?  What do we do?  Company Overview:

Proctor Loan Protector provides comprehensive insurance products and service solutions for financial institutions. While weaving compliance throughout all our applications and technologies, Proctor Loan Protector operates as an extension of our clients, where partnership meets innovation.

What’s the culture like at Proctor Loan Protector?

At Proctor Loan Protector, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and personal growth.  As we continue to grow and expand, this allows us to offer career paths and opportunities.  We are dedicated to ensuring that all our teammates feel valued and work in a fun and rewarding work environment

What can I expect from working at Proctor Loan Protector?

• Fun work environment with a variety of work

• Being part of a team

• Career growth

• Ability to highlight your skills

• Feel valued

• Great benefits, pay and culture

Tell me more about this role, what would I be doing?

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Accounting Leader and Senior Accountant, in accordance with GAAP and other organizational principles and objectives, the Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the financial statements. The Staff Accountant performs cash management, along with other accounting duties. This role provides prompt, accurate, courteous, "best in class" service to the Profit Center, our partners, the leadership team and all staff.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Reviewing cash management for proper deposits and balances

• Identify processing expectations that inhibit application efficiencies and recommend solutions

• Manage money moves and ACH transactions

• POC for cash movement questions/issues in the various bank accounts

• Daily Deposits

• Perform batching of refund and commission payment

• Maintain and reconcile accounts with Excel knowledge.

• Refund and Stale Date Administration

• Oversee multiple lockboxes with collaboration of the cash application team

• Assisting the Accounting Leader and Senior Accountant with Month-End Close

• Prepares in-depth financial analyses and research to support, and facilitate timely management decisions and/or financial reports or statements

• Develops and maintains documented accounting systems and desktop procedures for fiscal functions and assist in the development of company internal control policies and procedures

• Completes ad hoc reporting as requested from Finance and other internal departments.

• Adaptable to learn team processes

• Embraces a culture of continuous improvement, developing strategies to maximize efficiencies and unlock capacity

Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Financial reporting (e.g. financial statement preparation, review and analysis)

• Self-motivated with excellent critical, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Candidate must be self-directed and highly motivated

• Ability to see “big picture” and small steps needed to achieve goals

• Consistent, reliable, attention to detail

Keys to Success:

Positive can-do attitude, self-motivated with the intellectual curiosity to get it right the 1st time, and a strong work ethic.

Required

• Bachelor of Accountancy

• 1 years’ experience in corporate accounting and finance or similar position

• Proficient with MS Office Suite and at minimum an intermediate level user of Excel

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Personal flexibility around the monthly close cycle to execute on tight deadlines

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Competitive pay time off

• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

• Education assistance: tuition reimbursement assistance, student loan repayment assistance, scholarships for dependents of teammates

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay Ranges:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including skills, experience, work location and more.  We offer competitive pay while still allowing for compensation growth within the position and company.

EEO Statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Proctor Loan Protector provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants including Veterans and those with disabilities.  

Pay Range

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. 

The Power To Be Yourself  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.